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Treyarch Studio Head Stepping Down After 22 Years
Insider Gaming • • technology
Key Points:
- Mark Gordon, Treyarch’s studio head and a 22-year veteran, has retired, marking the end of a significant era for the Call of Duty-focused developer.
- Gordon contributed to major titles including Call of Duty 2: Big Red One, Call of Duty 3, World at War, and the entire Black Ops series, shaping the franchise’s success.
- Treyarch announced that Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller, both experienced veterans of the franchise, will take over as co-heads to lead the studio forward.
- Treyarch, founded in 1996, shifted its focus primarily to Call of Duty games since 2005, with Gordon playing a pivotal role in this transition and the studio’s growth.
- Gordon’s departure follows a similar senior exit by David Vonderhaar in 2023, highlighting a period of leadership change at Treyarch.
